Subtract 5/70 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 5/70
70/24 - 5/70 is 239/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/840 - 60/840 = 2450 - 60/840 = 2390/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/84
- In mixed form: 271/84
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